Bachupally residents to protest against industrial pollution on March 9
Hyderabad: Residents of Bachupally are set to protest on March 9, 2025, at Bachupally X Roads, demanding immediate action against the ongoing industrial pollution in the area. The residents have raised concerns about a strong chemical smell and hazardous gases that have been causing severe health issues.
Ravinder Reddy, a local resident, spoke to the Hyderabad Mail, saying, “The chemical smell from nearby factories has been leaking heavily since last night, and this has been a daily issue for the past month or two, especially at night. The gases are affecting our eyes, causing burning sensations, and it’s becoming difficult to breathe in the polluted air.”
He added, “We’ve approached the authorities, including the former corporator, and decided to stage a protest due to the lack of action.” Ravinder Reddy further highlighted that the problem was not new and had been ongoing for the past five years. Despite repeated complaints to the Pollution Control Board (PCB), there has been no response, he said. “We have been contacting PCB officials daily, but no one is answering or addressing our concerns.”
Residents of #Bachupally will hold a protest on March 9 at Bachupally X Roads, demanding action against industrial pollution. The ongoing chemical smell and hazardous gases are causing severe discomfort and health concerns. They urge the Pollution Control Board to intervene.… pic.twitter.com/7fJ3xOduPU
— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) March 6, 2025
The protest, planned for March 9, is a result of frustration over the authorities’ lack of response to long-standing pollution issues. Residents are calling on the PCB to intervene and take action to resolve the problem.
Earlier, residents of KRCR Colony in Bachupally also raised similar concerns about a strong, unpleasant chemical smell that has been affecting their daily lives. Gopi Krishna, a resident of KRCR Colony since 2008, stated, “Pollution has been a persistent issue here. Even our local MLA has participated in rallies and protests organized by Haritha Vanam, but there has been no positive outcome.”
Krishna suggested that the pollution could be linked to unauthorized bulk drug industries in the area that violate regulations by disposing of untreated effluents. “Those working in the pharmaceutical industry are aware of the root cause of the pollution,” he added.
Ravinder Goud, another local resident, described the situation as “unbearable,” while Munagala Venu expressed concern over the health impact, stating, “The smell is strong and unbreathable.”
With growing frustration, Bachupally residents continue to call for swift action from the authorities to address the pollution and ensure a safer, healthier environment.
